We've had many problems this year on both sides of the ball . Be it in the secondary, on the O-line and at the Wr position.
But THE weakest link this season has been the so called "Golden Boy" god send Qb. The one with the relatively weak arm for his size.
The one with the slow release. The one whom doesn't diagnose coverage with speed or efficiancy. The one who's always got an excuse. (more often than not given to him by fans whom are just simply elated that he's not Kordell or Tommy)
I know his groupies will retort ,..... .."He'll get better". "It's the O-line's fault,.... and the elderly woman that made him nosedive into her windshield "! ("After Coach failed to make his grown azz wear a helmet"!)
Or my personal favorite,... "He's great as long as he stay's below 20 attempts" ! Knock it off!
What kind of standard is that for a an actual QB ? That's madness. Say what you will but the TRUTH is,.....ben isn't the second coming of Marino or Elway, he's not even among the elite of his peers.(Manning, Brady, Brees, Mcnabb)
To be honest,...... from a pure passing standpoint he's not even comparable to Rivers, Leinhart, Palmer or even Jay Cutler.
If this is heresy,......then i'll take the charge,.....and shoot the finger at the judge.
With that said,..... here's looking forward to us bringing in some impact players next season to not only solidfy the secondary and O-line. (As well as a power compliment to Willie)
But also to carry the "Golden Boy",......and he'll get the credit. Much to the disgrace of the rest of the team.

We've had many problems this year on both sides of the ball . Be it in the secondary, on the O-line and at the Wr position.
But THE weakest link this season has been the so called "Golden Boy" god send Qb. The one with the relatively weak arm for his size.
The one with the slow release. The one whom doesn't diagnose coverage with speed or efficiancy. The one who's always got an excuse. (more often than not given to him by fans whom are just simply elated that he's not Kordell or Tommy)
I know his groupies will retort ,..... .."He'll get better". "It's the O-line's fault,.... and the elderly woman that made him nosedive into her windshield "! ("After Coach failed to make his grown azz wear a helmet"!)
Or my personal favorite,... "He's great as long as he stay's below 20 attempts" ! Knock it off!
What kind of standard is that for a an actual QB ? That's madness. Say what you will but the TRUTH is,.....ben isn't the second coming of Marino or Elway, he's not even among the elite of his peers.(Manning, Brady, Brees, Mcnabb)
To be honest,...... from a pure passing standpoint he's not even comparable to Rivers, Leinhart, Palmer or even Jay Cutler.
If this is heresy,......then i'll take the charge,.....and shoot the finger at the judge.
With that said,..... here's looking forward to us bringing in some impact players next season to not only solidfy the secondary and O-line. (As well as a power compliment to Willie)
But also to carry the "Golden Boy",......and he'll get the credit. Much to the disgrace of the rest of the team.

"Hail Caesar,.......HAIL THE BLACK AND GOLD"

I cant agree with everything you've said, but today is certainly on Ben. So is most of the year. His INTs killed us this year. The Red-Zone stat about highest Red-Zone turnovers in the league is all about Ben. He only played well against bad football teams. NO and KC are the only playoff contention teams we beat all year. Our other vics came against Clev 2, TB, Car, Mia. And dont forget KC, TB, Car, Mia were not starting their #1 QBs. This season is a disaster. 7 wins flatters this team.

Thanks a lot for that mods/other people...I expected a totally different reaction. It's just so frustrating; i come from a country where fans totally give up on their team as soon as they fall behind...America is supposed to be different, we're supposed to fight through anything and everything...not roll over and talk smack about our players...

Thanks a lot for that mods/other people...I expected a totally different reaction. It's just so frustrating; i come from a country where fans totally give up on their team as soon as they fall behind...America is supposed to be different, we're supposed to fight through anything and everything...not roll over and talk smack about our players...

I wasn't happy about it for sure. I at least was one of those who kept on believe till we were dead. I didn't smack our players. Our Players just weren't have that kind of luck. But hey, there is a gift. It's called a new season. It's in 2007. You get to have another chance. Let's pray for a good finish to 2006 and a great 2007 that gives us a birth in Glendale Arizona.

I cant agree with everything you've said, but today is certainly on Ben. So is most of the year. His INTs killed us this year. The Red-Zone stat about highest Red-Zone turnovers in the league is all about Ben. He only played well against bad football teams. NO and KC are the only playoff contention teams we beat all year.

Well, so far Mr. Heisman is 4-11 for 40 yards with 2 INTs against Denver. I guess it's time for the Bengals to go QB shopping in the offseason too, right?

There is enough blame to go all the way around for the whole season. Ben has been off, but I got to hand it to the kid for getting out there even when his body was in a constant state of healing. Batch is a great back up, but he could not have carried the rest of the team that was just not connected this year. Our receivers have had butterfingers all season and our rookies have made some big mistakes ......but they too have been called upon to carry a big load on inexperienced shoulders this year, thanks to injuries. There's been coaching mistakes on top of all that. All in all, 7, hopefully 8 wins looks pretty darn good considering the roller coaster ride this season has been. SMC is right........come next season the slate is clean and the playing field is even again............God I love football!!! Win or lose, the Steelers are my team!!

It's been a disappointing year, but there's one thing about this season I wouldn't change for the world.....talking to Steeler fans from around the world here at SF and sharing all the highs and lows with my fellow Cincy Steeler fans!! Meanie and Flood.......you guys rock!

__________________"We're not going to turn our backs on him," Ward said. "We're going to treat him like our brother. We're going to accept him back and be very supportive of him and help him get through this. In this locker room, he's still our quarterback."

Well, so far Mr. Heisman is 4-11 for 40 yards with 2 INTs against Denver. I guess it's time for the Bengals to go QB shopping in the offseason too, right?

Take it easy 76. It's not about "smack" talk,.... but TRUTH. Ben is not, was never and may never be an elite NFL QB. Does that suck for us ? Yes,....but even in light of this fact most of us will continue to support this organization as we have for a VERY long time. As i'm almost certain that you will. (judging by your screen name)
Some of us just refuse to call a pig "Miss America",.... not matter how much lipstick is put on it.